History
Pittsburgh Today Live is a morning talk/variety program airing at 9 A.M. on KDKA-TV in Pittsburgh. Based on the top-rated, Pittsburgh 2Day, which was seen on KDKA during the late 70s up until 1990, the show was resurrected in 2004 as KDKA Morning Show. Jennifer Antkowiak was the host. In 2005 Jennifer Antkowiak left KDKA, leaving the position to Kristine Sorensen. Occasionally Jon Burnett co-hosts; also, Brenda Waters or Keith Jones may fill-in. Valerie Abati reports the local weather forecast. PTL airs at 9am right before Guiding Light. In 2004 KDKA aired Martha at 9 and PTL at 10. In 2006 it moved PTL back to 9, Guiding Light at 10, and Dr.Phil at 3 P.M.. PTL/KDKA have many contests too. A Permanent Segment is Cooking with Rania, this segment is on every Friday. Pittsburgh Today Live is mostly watched by women, the ratings are pretty okay. The ratings are okay because of Guiding Light at 10.
General
*PTL has its own sets: Kitchen set, Interview set, and a normal set; with two chairs and flowers.
*It also has its own theme song too.
*This is the only news/talk/variety show in the Pittsburgh Market, besides WQED programming.
*PTL is based on old show called Pittsburgh2Day
Segments
*[http://www.kdka.com/aom America On The Move (AOM)]
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*[http://kdka.com/food Cooking with Rania (Tues./Fri.)]
Hosts
*[http://kdka.com/bios/Valerie.Abati.Meteorologist.9.341551.html Valerie Abati (meteorologist)]
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*[http://kdka.com/bios/Kristine.Sorensen.KDKA.9.341396.html Kristine Sorensen (head anchor)]
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Pittsburgh Today Live is a morning talk/variety program airing at 9 A.M. on KDKA-TV in Pittsburgh. Based on the top-rated, Pittsburgh 2Day, which was seen on KDKA during the late 70s up until 1990, the show was resurrected in 2004 as KDKA Morning Show. Jennifer Antkowiak was the host. In 2005 Jennifer Antkowiak left KDKA, leaving the position to Kristine Sorensen. Occasionally Jon Burnett co-hosts; also, Brenda Waters or Keith Jones may fill-in. Valerie Abati reports the local weather forecast. PTL airs at 9am right before Guiding Light. In 2004 KDKA aired Martha at 9 and PTL at 10. In 2006 it moved PTL back to 9, Guiding Light at 10, and Dr.Phil at 3 P.M.. PTL/KDKA have many contests too. A Permanent Segment is Cooking with Rania, this segment is on every Friday. Pittsburgh Today Live is mostly watched by women, the ratings are pretty okay. The ratings are okay because of Guiding Light at 10.
General
*PTL has its own sets: Kitchen set, Interview set, and a normal set; with two chairs and flowers.
*It also has its own theme song too.
*This is the only news/talk/variety show in the Pittsburgh Market, besides WQED programming.
*PTL is based on old show called Pittsburgh2Day
Segments
*[http://www.kdka.com/aom America On The Move (AOM)]
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*[http://kdka.com/food Cooking with Rania (Tues./Fri.)]
Hosts
*[http://kdka.com/bios/Valerie.Abati.Meteorologist.9.341551.html Valerie Abati (meteorologist)]
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*[http://kdka.com/bios/Kristine.Sorensen.KDKA.9.341396.html Kristine Sorensen (head anchor)]
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FOOTNOTE FRAUD:
The practice of using footnote references in print, online media, and television to sell consumers on highlighted features of products and services while giving the illusion of disclosure. This concept is not a new one, corporate advertisers have been using similar tactics for decades
Footnote Fraud is taken together from the common words, "footnote" and "fraud".
provides the following definition for Footnote Fraud's root words:
FOOTNOTE-
A footnote (or bootnote) is a note of text placed at the bottom of a page in a book or document. The note comments on and may cite a reference for part of the main body of text. A footnote is normally flagged by a superscript number following that portion of the text the note is in reference to.
Occasionally a number between brackets or parentheses, is used instead, thus: . Typographical devices such as the asterisk (*) or dagger (†) may also be used to point to footnotes. In documents like timetables, many different symbols, as well as letters and numbers, may be used to refer the reader to particular footnotes.
FRAUD-
In the broadest sense, a fraud is a deception made for personal gain. The specific legal definition varies by legal jurisdiction. Fraud is a crime, and is also a civil law violation. Many hoaxes are fraudulent, although those not made for personal gain are not technically frauds.
The practice of using footnote references in print, online media, and television to sell consumers on highlighted features of products and services while giving the illusion of disclosure. This concept is not a new one, corporate advertisers have been using similar tactics for decades
Footnote Fraud is taken together from the common words, "footnote" and "fraud".
provides the following definition for Footnote Fraud's root words:
FOOTNOTE-
A footnote (or bootnote) is a note of text placed at the bottom of a page in a book or document. The note comments on and may cite a reference for part of the main body of text. A footnote is normally flagged by a superscript number following that portion of the text the note is in reference to.
Occasionally a number between brackets or parentheses, is used instead, thus: . Typographical devices such as the asterisk (*) or dagger (†) may also be used to point to footnotes. In documents like timetables, many different symbols, as well as letters and numbers, may be used to refer the reader to particular footnotes.
FRAUD-
In the broadest sense, a fraud is a deception made for personal gain. The specific legal definition varies by legal jurisdiction. Fraud is a crime, and is also a civil law violation. Many hoaxes are fraudulent, although those not made for personal gain are not technically frauds.
Spunga, or sponga, is the most common method of cleaning floors is Israel. The origin of the word is uncertain. Exact technique differs from person to person (and even from city to city). Most agree, however, that it is best to first sweep the floor in order to rid it of the larger dirt.
The basics of spunga include throwing soapy water on the floor, swishing the water around with a squeegee attached to a long stick (also referred to as "spunga"), removing the water from the floor and wiping the floor dry with a dry cloth. The water may be removed by thrusting it with the spunga stick through specially designed drain pipes that take the dirty water outside the home and onto gardens.
Given the temperate climate in Israel spunga can be perfomed throughout the year. It has been observed that 80% of all spunga activites takes place on Friday (in advance of the Jewish sabbath).
Spunga is the preferred and quickest method of cleaning floors in Israel as all floors are constructed of either stone or tile.
Spunga cleaning is unique to Israel and is not commonly known around the world. It should NOT be confused with "mopping" or "spunging".
The basics of spunga include throwing soapy water on the floor, swishing the water around with a squeegee attached to a long stick (also referred to as "spunga"), removing the water from the floor and wiping the floor dry with a dry cloth. The water may be removed by thrusting it with the spunga stick through specially designed drain pipes that take the dirty water outside the home and onto gardens.
Given the temperate climate in Israel spunga can be perfomed throughout the year. It has been observed that 80% of all spunga activites takes place on Friday (in advance of the Jewish sabbath).
Spunga is the preferred and quickest method of cleaning floors in Israel as all floors are constructed of either stone or tile.
Spunga cleaning is unique to Israel and is not commonly known around the world. It should NOT be confused with "mopping" or "spunging".
The University of the Philippines Astronomical Society (UP ASTROSOC) is a non-profit organization devoted to the study and promotion of astronomy to the students and the general public. It is a scientific organization, and hence it is not limited to promoting astronomy but is also involved in real science such as conducting scientific observations and documenting astronomical phenomena.
The society is based at the PAGASA Astronomical Observatory inside the campus of UP Diliman. The organization was started on when a group of UP students started meeting in front of the UPPA tambayan in January 1991, and later under a mango tree at the PAGASA Astronomical Observatory in mid-February. Its first constitution was completed in July and finally gained recognition in August 1991 under the UP College of Science. It had a total of twenty-two (22) founding members. A year later, it applied for and gained recognition as a University-wide organization. It is now active in promoting astronomy within UP Diliman and outside through activities such as Astro camps and quiz shows.
Composition
On average, the organization has anywhere from 20 to 35 regular members. The organization is led by the seven member Executive Cluster consisting of the Over-All-Coordinator, the Executive Secretary and the coordinators (not 'heads' as is usually heard from its members) of the five clusters: Education and Research (Edres), Observation and Instrumentation(Obsin), External Affairs, Finance, and the Resource Cluster.
The organization was conceived under the concept of "once a member, always a member", and thus allows any member to renew his membership even after they graduate. A member who fails to renew, whether he is a graduate or not, is called an associate member. Membership in the organization is achieved by completing a one-semester training program given by Edres and Obsin and an application process facilitated by the Resource Cluster.
Activities
UP Astrosoc has many activities each year pertaining to the practice and popularization of astronomy in UP Diliman and the Philippines. UP Astrosoc holds observing sessions for astronomical events such as eclipses, meteor showers and the like. It also maintains a small astronomy library at its headquarters.
UP Astrosoc also holds lectures and seminars on astronomy for the UP studentry as well as the general public. The organization has given lectures from topics such as astronomical sketching, water rocket making, exoplanet detection, and binocular astronomy to name a few. UP Astrosoc frequently cooperate with government institutions such as the UP National Institute for Science and Mathematics Education (UP NISMED) and the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) in giving out lectures and symposia regarding Astronomy and Space Science.
Aside from regular public star gazing sessions and meteor shower watches, UP Astrosoc holds an Astro Camp during National Astronomy Week (NAW). The NAW is celebrated on the week beginning on the third Sunday of February. The 2007 camp saw UP Astrosc take 50-60 disadvantaged students on a one-night tour of the night sky. For many of these students, it will be their only chance to look through a telescope. Aside from looking through a telescope, star gazing and storytelling are also integral parts of the activity.
The society is based at the PAGASA Astronomical Observatory inside the campus of UP Diliman. The organization was started on when a group of UP students started meeting in front of the UPPA tambayan in January 1991, and later under a mango tree at the PAGASA Astronomical Observatory in mid-February. Its first constitution was completed in July and finally gained recognition in August 1991 under the UP College of Science. It had a total of twenty-two (22) founding members. A year later, it applied for and gained recognition as a University-wide organization. It is now active in promoting astronomy within UP Diliman and outside through activities such as Astro camps and quiz shows.
Composition
On average, the organization has anywhere from 20 to 35 regular members. The organization is led by the seven member Executive Cluster consisting of the Over-All-Coordinator, the Executive Secretary and the coordinators (not 'heads' as is usually heard from its members) of the five clusters: Education and Research (Edres), Observation and Instrumentation(Obsin), External Affairs, Finance, and the Resource Cluster.
The organization was conceived under the concept of "once a member, always a member", and thus allows any member to renew his membership even after they graduate. A member who fails to renew, whether he is a graduate or not, is called an associate member. Membership in the organization is achieved by completing a one-semester training program given by Edres and Obsin and an application process facilitated by the Resource Cluster.
Activities
UP Astrosoc has many activities each year pertaining to the practice and popularization of astronomy in UP Diliman and the Philippines. UP Astrosoc holds observing sessions for astronomical events such as eclipses, meteor showers and the like. It also maintains a small astronomy library at its headquarters.
UP Astrosoc also holds lectures and seminars on astronomy for the UP studentry as well as the general public. The organization has given lectures from topics such as astronomical sketching, water rocket making, exoplanet detection, and binocular astronomy to name a few. UP Astrosoc frequently cooperate with government institutions such as the UP National Institute for Science and Mathematics Education (UP NISMED) and the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) in giving out lectures and symposia regarding Astronomy and Space Science.
Aside from regular public star gazing sessions and meteor shower watches, UP Astrosoc holds an Astro Camp during National Astronomy Week (NAW). The NAW is celebrated on the week beginning on the third Sunday of February. The 2007 camp saw UP Astrosc take 50-60 disadvantaged students on a one-night tour of the night sky. For many of these students, it will be their only chance to look through a telescope. Aside from looking through a telescope, star gazing and storytelling are also integral parts of the activity.